United Airlines

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At a glance

United Airlines is the third largest airline in the nation.  It’s headquartered in Chicago, which is also the location of the largest United hub.  United has a collection of co-branded credit cards that allow you to rack up miles, gain access to lounges, and more. This article directory gives you the resources to plan out your travel strategy for United Airlines.

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Latest Reviews

Long-haul from Maui: A 767 red-eye to Newark in United’s best business-class seat
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Long-haul from Maui: A 767 red-eye to Newark in United’s best business-class seat
What it’s like flying United’s newest flagship transcon routes from New York-JFK
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What it’s like flying United’s newest flagship transcon routes from New York-JFK
TPG round-up: 5 worst economy meals in the sky
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TPG round-up: 5 worst economy meals in the sky
8 ways the United Polaris long-haul experience has changed
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8 ways the United Polaris long-haul experience has changed
The good – and bad – of flying United’s transcon Polaris during the pandemic
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The good – and bad – of flying United’s transcon Polaris during the pandemic
Flight review: United’s A320 in Economy Plus from New York to Denver
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Flight review: United’s A320 in Economy Plus from New York to Denver

Essential Reading

United Airlines baggage fees and how to avoid paying them
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United Airlines baggage fees and how to avoid paying them
Your ultimate guide to United Airlines partners
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Your ultimate guide to United Airlines partners
A comprehensive guide to United Airlines’ new same-day flight change policy
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A comprehensive guide to United Airlines’ new same-day flight change policy
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Latest Deals

Major business-class fare sale to Europe this summer and beyond
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Major business-class fare sale to Europe this summer and beyond
Act fast: United is offering one-way US to London flights for just 23,000 miles
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Act fast: United is offering one-way US to London flights for just 23,000 miles
Fly in business class to Germany and Belgium for less than $3,000
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Fly in business class to Germany and Belgium for less than $3,000
Round-trip flights to Austria from the US under $600
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Round-trip flights to Austria from the US under $600
Fly from LA to Honolulu for $200 round trip
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Fly from LA to Honolulu for $200 round trip
Round-trip flights to Hawaii from the West Coast for $300
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Round-trip flights to Hawaii from the West Coast for $300

All United Stories

4 easy ways to get maximum value out of 80,000 Ultimate Rewards points
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4 easy ways to get maximum value out of 80,000 Ultimate Rewards points
Car seats that are airline approved
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Car seats that are airline approved
Your ultimate guide to the United MileagePlus program
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Your ultimate guide to the United MileagePlus program
United Airlines has an ‘expert mode:’ Here’s how and why to use it
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United Airlines has an ‘expert mode:’ Here’s how and why to use it
Ultimate guide to canceling a flight and getting a refund with major US airlines
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Ultimate guide to canceling a flight and getting a refund with major US airlines
As more airlines ditch Twitter, here’s how to quickly reach an airline customer service agent
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As more airlines ditch Twitter, here’s how to quickly reach an airline customer service agent
The best ways to travel to Europe using points and miles
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The best ways to travel to Europe using points and miles
Airline ‘snackdown:’ Who has the best free snacks in the sky?
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Airline ‘snackdown:’ Who has the best free snacks in the sky?
The best websites to search for Star Alliance award availability
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The best websites to search for Star Alliance award availability
How to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for maximum value
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How to redeem Chase Ultimate Rewards points for maximum value
Is it worth pursuing lifetime elite status?
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Is it worth pursuing lifetime elite status?
Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card review: 60,000-point bonus for a top travel card
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Chase Sapphire Preferred credit card review: 60,000-point bonus for a top travel card

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